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FEATURES INSIDE COLLARLOCK In an almost silent way, Mark Gauthier of Collarlock has been BOBBY a major contributor to the recent drum rack revolution. In ELLIOTT this special industry profile, Gauthier explains the nuts and LA. STUDIO Not too many bands have bolts (and much more) of build- remained together—and suc- ing the unique ROUND TABLE cessful—as long as the Hollies. Collarlock system. Bobby Elliott's drumming has • by Rick Van Horn been an integral part of the 30 Colaiuta, Keltner, Porcaro, Mason, Baird, Fongheiser, and band's sound since they began Schaeffer—seven of the most recording. Find out why drum- respected and requested drum- mers like Phil Collins and Cozy mers recording today. Put 'em Powell understand the value of in a room together and press Elliott's contributions to the the record button, and what Hollies' timeless MD TRIVIA have you got? Read music. on...and LEARN. •by Simon Goodwin 26 CONTEST • by Robyn Flans 18 Win a set of Paiste Sound Formula Cymbals! 64 Cover Photo: Lissa Wales COLUMNS Education 56 ROCK PERSPECTIVES The Benefits Of A Four-Piece Kit Equipment BY ANDY NEWMARK 36 PRODUCT 66 ROCK 'N' CLOSE-UP Departments JAZZ CLINIC Corder Celebrity Applying Cross Drumkit News Rhythms To The 4 EDITOR'S Drumset Part 2 BY RICK VAN HORN OVERVIEW UPDATE BY ROD MORGENSTEIN 8 38 Remo Legacy Michael Hodges, Drumheads 6 READERS' Marillion's Ian Mosley, 68 THE MACHINE BY RICK MATTINGLY PLATFORM Jerry Fehily of SHOP Hothouse Flowers, Drum Machines 40 Vic Firth Signature Bobby Z, plus News A To Z Drumsticks 12 ASK A PRO BY RIC FURLEY BY RICK MATTINGLY 14 IT'S Profiles STRICTLY 42 Nady SongStarter QUESTIONABLE 74 BY ADAM BUDOFSKY PORTRAITS TECHNIQUE 58 Rhythmic Rudimental IMPAC Snare 124 DRUM MARKET Dom Um Romao Progressions: Part 6 Replacement BY FRANK COLON BY JOE MORELLO BY WILLIAM F. MILLER 128 PHOTO GALLERY Anders Johansson 76 ROCK CHARTS 44 Vater Drumsticks BY M. JOHANSSON John "Jabo" Starks: "Superbad" BY RICK VAN HORN TRANSCRIBED BY JOSEPH CONNELL 48 ELECTRONIC REVIEW 78 SOUTH OF THE KAT midi K.I.T.I. BORDER BY ED URIBE Samba For Conga Drums BY JOHN SANTOS 120 NEW AND NOTABLE 102 CONCEPTS Experience BY ROY BURNS EDITOR'S OVERVIEW EDITOR/PUBLISHER Ronald Spagnardi ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Isabel Spagnardi MANAGING EDITOR Rick Van Horn A Consumer Survey FEATURES EDITOR William F. Miller ASSOCIATE EDITOR Adam Budofsky CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Rick Mattingly Several months ago we sent out a somewhat EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Karen Walsh detailed, six-page questionnaire to 2000 sub- ART DIRECTOR Scott G. Bienstock scribers across the country, who were selected to ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER Tracy A. Kearns be part of an MD Marketing Advisory Panel. The questionnaire was designed to determine ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Joan C. Stickel consumer preferences on a wide range of percus- ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Bob Berenson sion equipment. We asked our survey group to rate SALES AND MARKETING Crystal W. Van Horn specific features for drums, cymbals, hardware, DIRECTOR percussion, electronics, sticks, heads, and even cases. The ques- MAIL ROOM SUPERVISOR Leo Spagnardi tionnaire was also used to ascertain not only current ownership of CONSULTANT TO THE Arnold E. Abramson equipment, but purchasing plans for the next 12 months, as well. PUBLISHER Finally, a portion of the survey was developed to establish what sources of information most stimulated interest in a product, and MODERN DRUMMER ADVISORY BOARD: Henry Adler, Kenny what factors played a role in the final buying decision. Reasons for Aronoff, Louie Bellson, Bill Bruford, Roy Burns, Jim Chapin, Alan Dawson, Dennis DeLucia, Les DeMerle, Len DiMuzio, Charlie making particular choices included friends' recommendations, Donnelly, Peter Erskine, Vic Firth, Danny Gottlieb, Sonny Igoe, Jim print advertising, product reviews, and visibility in concert or on Keltner, Larrie Londin, Peter Magadini, George Marsh, Joe Morello, Andy Newmark, Neil Peart, Charlie Perry, Dave Samuels, John Santos, MTV, among others. Ed Shaughnessy, Steve Smith, Ed Thigpen. What was the ultimate purpose of the survey? First, the infor- CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Susan Alexander, Robyn Flans, Simon mation we've collected will help MD editors obtain a clearer pic- Goodwin, Jeff Potter, Ten Saccone, Robert Santelli, Robin Tolleson, ture of product preferences among our consumer/readers. Lauren Vogel, T. Bruce Wittet Further insight on what's being purchased—and the factors that MODERN DRUMMER magazine (ISSN 0194-4533) is published influence those purchasing decisions—will help to keep our prod- monthly with an additional issue in July by MODERN DRUMMER Publications, Inc., 870 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009. uct reporting on target for MD readers. Second-Class Postage paid at Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 and at additional Secondly, all of the data will be compiled into a comprehensive mailing offices. Copyright 1990 by MODERN DRUMMER Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction without the per- report and distributed as a free service to all percussion manufac- mission of the publisher is prohibited. turers and MD advertisers. 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READERS' PLATFORM Tommy Wells consistently broken new ground—especially development. This shortfall in personality The Michael Briggs piece on Tommy Wells in the field of electronics. In doing so, he and attitude is often the result of inade- in your August issue was superb. It's nice has redefined the role of the drummer and quate training in the home and/or school to see MD feature someone who isn't a expanded the realm of possibilities for all of environment, and it becomes the responsi- household name but has just as much us. bility of the perceptive drum teacher to insight to offer as a player who is. Those Congratulations, Bill, on your election to impart these values along with the mechan- people interested in a career in music could MD's Hall of Fame. And congratulations, ics of playing. Special thanks to Roy Burns, definitely benefit from the down-to-earth Modern Drummer—a great way to start the whose articles reflect the value of "having approach Tommy has. His portion on elec- 1990s. your head together." tronics was also helpful. Thanks again for Todd Bernhardt Will Dower the informative article. Washington DC Sydney, Australia Ted Tretiak St. Louis MO Agrees With Rod Thanks From Carl Rod Morgenstein's comments on "rock ver- I would like to take this opportunity to Disagrees With Watson sus jazz" attitudes [July '90 MD] remind express my sincere thanks and appreciation In response to Mr. Alan Watson's remarks me of similar attitudes I have encountered to Modern Drummer, its staff, and its read- [Readers' Platform, August '90 MD] con- because I refuse to limit myself to just one ers for both consideration and for voting for cerning Don Henley's feature in the May style of music. I have put up with sarcastic me in the Mainstream Jazz category of the issue: Just who in God's creation do you remarks such as "What do y'all play...punk- 1990 Readers Poll. I consider this recogni- think you are? If it weren't for drummers thrash?" or "I hear you're playing in a pop- tion a great honor—particularly since I've like Don Henley, Phil Collins, and the like, metal band now," or "You're not gonna play been an avid reader of the magazine for the music and drumming industry would with those old geezers, are you?" many years. God bless you all, and (of be lacking a great deal—not to mention our Well, I'll play with whomever I want, and course) keep swingin'! ears missing out on a lot of incredible everyone who disapproves can just sit in Carl Allen music. As for your remark on drummers their bedrooms and play their instruments Brooklyn NY who were great, where do you think drum- while I go out and try to make something ming would be today without the likes of happen.